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Bigfoot sighting near Athens, Alabama

May 1987 · Athens, Alabama, United States

Three pre-teen fishers at a wooded creek near Athens, Alabama, heard animals fighting in May 1987, found animal remains, then saw a large brown blur run off.

Facts

Reported as
Teens hear dogs in distress, find dismembered animals, see large creature retreating
Date
May 1987
Place
Athens, Alabama, United States
Point
34.804, -86.971
Located within
13 km
Witness was
fishing
Witnesses
3
Creatures
1
Duration
2 min
Behaviour
running
Sounds
growl
In the account
childhood memory, dog hurt or lost, killed animal, near water, no smell noted, only silhouette, repeat location, ruled out bear, silent movement, very fast, witness fled
Account
firsthand
Sources
1 independent

Sources

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